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SUMMARY:Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
DESCRIPTION:2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade\nMembers will be once again joining PWDA in the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. \nWhen: Saturday 28 February 2026Where: Oxford Street\, Darlinghurst\, Sydney. \nExpressions of interest have now closed and PWDA is in the process of contacting applicants. Any questions please contact comms@pwd.org.au. \nParticipants who have been selected will need to be on site from approximately 4:30pm onwards until the end of the parade (around 10:30pm at the latest). People with Disability Australia is proud to be a community partner of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) Parade\, celebrating all LGBTQIA+ people with disability. \nPlease visit the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras website for more details on the 2026 theme and festival details
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras/
LOCATION:Oxford Street\, Darlinghurst\, Oxford Street\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T150000
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SUMMARY:PWDA's Online National Forum: InFocus: Queer & Disabled
DESCRIPTION:PWDA’s Online National Forum: InFocus: Queer & Disabled \n\n\n\nIn Focus: Queer & Disabled is a national online event bringing together an incredible line-up of LGBTQIA+ people with disability\, including trans and gender diverse and First Nations voices\, to share their stories\, insights\, and leadership. \n\n\n\nThe event will celebrate\, raise awareness\, and amplify visibility of LGBTQIA+ people with disability\, creating a platform that challenges stereotypes and discrimination while strengthening community connection. Too often\, queer disabled people are underrepresented in media\, workplaces\, and culture. This event flips that narrative – placing our community at the centre\, highlighting our diversity\, and showcasing our resilience and creativity. \n\n\n\nThrough lived experience storytelling\, leadership\, and discussion\, In Focus: Queer & Disabled will ensure our community is seen\, recognised\, and valued. Attendees will hear from trailblazing speakers who bring lived expertise to the forefront\, building understanding and driving greater inclusion across Australia. \n\n\n\nThis event forms part of PWDA’s ongoing commitment to claim space\, amplify voices\, and build a stronger\, more visible presence for LGBTQIA+ people with disability across society. \n\n\n\nForum details\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday 18 February 2026 \n\n\n\n\n1:00pm – 3:00pm AEDT (Sydney\, Melbourne\, Canberra\, Tasmania)\n\n\n\n12:00pm – 2:00pm AEST (Brisbane)\n\n\n\n12:30pm – 2:30pm ACDT (Adelaide)\n\n\n\n11:30am – 1:30pm ACST (Darwin)\n\n\n\n10:00am – 12:00pm AWST (Perth)\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent following your registration)Cost: FreeRegister:  \n\n\n\n\nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/pwdas-online-national-forum-infocus-queer-disabled/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174031
CREATED:20260127T035730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T225948Z
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SUMMARY:PWDA’s Online Forum: Two Years On From the Disability Royal Commission
DESCRIPTION:PWDA Online Forum: Two Years on from the Disability Royal Commission \nPWDA invite you to our national online forum to reflect on where we are more than two years after the Disability Royal Commission Final Report was released. \nPeople with disability are still waiting to see real change. This forum is a space to reflect on what has improved\, what has not and what needs to happen next. \nForum details\nWhen: Friday 6 February 2026 \n\n1:00pm – 2:30pm AEDT (Sydney\, Melbourne\, Canberra\, Tasmania)\n12:30pm – 2:00pm ACDT (Adelaide)\n12:00pm – 1:30pm AEST (Brisbane)\n11:30am – 1:00pm ACST (Darwin)\n10:00am – 11:30am AWST (Perth)\n\nWhere: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent following your registration)Cost: FreeRegister now \nSpeakers: \n\nTahlia-Rose Vanissum –Woppaburra Woman\, First Nations Disability and Gender Justice Advocate\, and PWDA Board Director.\nDr. Alastair McEwin AM – Former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner\, former Commissioner of the Disability Royal Commission\, and PWDA member.\nSummer Farrelly – Autistic Advocate\, Public Speaker\, Inclusion and Education Consultant Disability Rights Leader\nDaniel McDonald – Proud Gadigal and Wonnarua Man\, Owner of Deadly Hand Talk\, Disability Advocate\, and PWDA member.\nMegan Spindler-Smith – Acting CEO PWDA\nJeramy Hope – President PWDA\nRosemary Kayess – Disability Discrimination Commissioner of the Australian Human Rights Commission. As Commissioner Rosemary leads efforts to promote equality and dismantle barriers for Australians with disability.
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/pwdas-online-forum-two-years-on-from-the-disability-royal-commission/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260201T160000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Midsumma Pride March and Member Mingle
DESCRIPTION:2026 Melbourne Midsumma Pride March and Member Mingle\nPWDA members are invited to join PWDA in the 2026 Melbourne Midsumma Pride March on Sunday 1 February. \nFollowing PWDA’s march from 11:00am – 1pm we invite PWDA members and everyone from our group to join us for a casual Member Mingle picnic at the end of the march. Friends and family members who may not have joined the march are welcome to attend as well. \nPlease note: PWDA cannot assist with interstate travel to attend the event. \nWhen: Sunday 1 February 2026Where: Fitzroy St and end in Catani Gardens\, St Kilda \nAll march participants will need to be on site from approximately 9:40am\, with the parade starting at 10.30am. \nFollowing the parade you are welcome to attend the post-march celebrations at Catani Gardens. The PWDA group will find a spot together at the end of the parade. \nPlease visit the Midsumma Festival website for more details on the 2026 Midsumma Pride March.
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/melbourne-midsumma-pride-march/
LOCATION:Fitzroy St and end in Catani Gardens\, St Kilda\, Fitzroy St\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260115T193000
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SUMMARY:Online Member Mingle - Meet the PWDA Board
DESCRIPTION:National Online Member Mingle – Meet the PWDA Board\nJoin us online on Thursday 15 January for a PWDA National Online Member Mingle. \nThis event is a great opportunity for you to connect with fellow members and meet the PWDA Board Directors.  \nWhen: Thursday 15 January 2026 \n\n6:00pm – 7:30pm (AEDT – NSW\, VIC\, TAS and ACT)\n5:30pm – 7:00pm (ACDT – SA)\n5:00pm – 6:30pm (AEST – QLD)\n4:30pm – 6:00pm (ACST– NT)\n3:00pm – 4:30pm (AWST – WA)\n\nWhere: Zoom (Access link will be sent closer to the event)\nCost: Free \nAccess\nThis event will have live captioning and Auslan interpretation. Attendees can advise of other access requirements when registering. \nEnquiries \nFor more information\, please contact PWDA.\nEmail: pwd@pwd.org.au\nPhone: 1800 422 015 \n Register now. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/online-member-mingle-meet-the-pwda-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174031
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SUMMARY:A Voice of Our Own Online Conference
DESCRIPTION:This International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)\, we invite you to join us for a national online conference designed by and for people with disability. \nThe program includes an exciting line-up of disability advocates and activists who are leading the way in creating change. \nA Voice of Our Own is more than an event\, it is a chance for our community to come together\, connect\, celebrate achievements and discuss our future. \nWhen: Wednesday 3 December 2025 \nTime: \n\n1:00pm – 2:30pm (AEDT – NSW\, VIC\, TAS and ACT)\n12:30pm – 2:00pm (ACDT – SA)\n12:00pm – 1:30pm (AEST – QLD)\n11:30am – 1:00pm (ACST– NT)\n10:00am – 11:30am (AWST – WA)\n\nWhere: Online \n Register now. \nMeet your speakers: \nAll keynote speakers\, panelists and facilitators are people with disability. \n\nTim Harte\nDaniel McDonald\nRuth O’Brien\nZoe Simmons\nRicki Spencer\nAlexander Tofler\nDaniel Flynn\, Interim President PWDA\nSteph Travers\, Interim Board Secretary PWDA\nTahlia-Rose Vanissum\, Board Director PWDA\nMegan Spindler-Smith\, Acting CEO PWDA
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/a-voice-of-our-own-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T193000
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SUMMARY:PWDA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PWDA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held online via Zoom \n\n6:00pm – 8:00pm AEDT (Sydney\, Melbourne\, ACT\, Tasmania)\n5:00pm – 7:00pm AEST (Brisbane)\n5:30pm – 7:30pm ACDT (Adelaide)\n4:30pm – 6:30pm ACST (Darwin)\n3:00pm – 5:00pm AWST (Perth)\n\nThis is a PWDA members only event. \nMembers must register to attend by 5pm AEDT on Monday 10 November 2025. \nPWDA members can register for the PWDA Annual General Meeting by: \nAll current PWDA Members should have received a Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) email or postal pack with information on how to register. If you have any questions or need assistance\, please contact PWDA at pwd@pwd.org.au or call 1800 422 015. \nAfter you register you will be sent the AGM Zoom link via email. \nIMPORTANT: If you do not receive the AGM Zoom link by Wednesday 12 November 2025\, please check your spam/junk mail or contact PWDA.
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/pwda-agm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T133000
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CREATED:20250919T023549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T041800Z
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SUMMARY:PWDA Online Forum: Two Years on from the DRC - POSTPONED NEW DATE TBA
DESCRIPTION:PWDA Online Forum: Two Years on from the Disability Royal Commission \nOur Acting CEO\, Megan Spindler-Smith\, who was due to facilitate the discussion\, is currently unwell. We send Megan our best wishes for a full recovery and thank you for your understanding. \nThe forum will be rescheduled to a later date to ensure we can deliver the high-quality and inclusive discussion our community deserves. A new date will be announced soon\, and all registered attendees will be notified directly. \nJoin us for an important event bringing together people with disability\, advocates\, policymakers\, and community members to discuss the progress since the Disability Royal Commission. \nWhen: New Date TBA  \nWhere: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent following your registration)\nCost: Free \nSpeakers:\n \n\nTrinity Ford – President PWDA\nMegan Spindler-Smith – Acting CEO PWDA\nTahlia-Rose Vanissum – Woppaburra Woman\, First Nations Disability and Gender Justice Advocate\, and PWDA member.\nDr. Alastair McEwin AM – Former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner\, former Commissioner of the Disability Royal Commission\, and PWDA member.\n\nPWDA President Trinity Ford will deliver the opening remarks\, setting the stage for the discussion. Following this\, PWDA Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith will facilitate a live panel featuring PWDA Acting Director Systemic Advocacy Michelle Keogh and special guest Tahlia-Rose Vanissum. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Alastair McEwin AM\, former Commissioner of the Disability Royal Commission\, will provide a recorded reflection.
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/pwda-online-forum-two-years-on-from-the-drc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174031
CREATED:20250710T085738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T085738Z
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SUMMARY:Online Member Mingle - 2025 Director Nomination and Board Election Information Session
DESCRIPTION:National Online Member Mingle – 2025 Director Nomination and Board Election Information Session\nThis PWDA national online member-only event is a great opportunity for you to connect with fellow members and learn about the upcoming PWDA 2025 Director Nomination and Board Election Board election process. \nDuring the information session we will cover key dates\, how to nominate\, eligibility\, election process and answer any of your questions. \nWhen: Tuesday 22 July 2025\n\n1.30pm – 2:30pm AEST (Sydney\, Melbourne\, Brisbane\, Canberra\, Tasmania)\n1.00pm – 2.00pm ACST (Adelaide\, Darwin)\n11.30am – 12.30pm AWST (Perth)\n\nWhere: Zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)\nCost: Free\n Register now \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\nThis event will have live captioning and Auslan interpretation. You can provide details of other access requirements when registering.
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/online-member-mingle-2025-director-nomination-and-board-election-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174031
CREATED:20250514T042557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T235455Z
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SUMMARY:PWDA Post-Election Online Forum: Hosted by Dr George Taleporos
DESCRIPTION:PWDA Post-Election Online Forum\nRegister now and be part of the discussion at this national online forum. \nJoin Dr George Taleporos\, host of the Reasonable and Necessary podcast and a powerful panel including PWDA President Trinity Ford\, PWDA Deputy CEO Megan Spindler-Smith\, DANA CEO El Gibbs and Summer Foundation Policy and Government Relations Manager Anna Burke as they unpack the Federal Election outcome for you and discuss what is next for disability rights and advocacy. \nWhen: Wednesday 28 May 2025 \n\n1:30pm – 2:30pm AEST (Sydney\, Melbourne\, Brisbane\, Canberra\, Tasmania)\n1:00pm – 2:00pm ACST (Adelaide\, Darwin)\n11:30am – 12:30pm AWST (Perth)\n\nWhere: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent closer to the event)\nCost: Free \nSpeakers:\n \n\nDr George Taleporos (he/him) – MC & Host\, Reasonable and Necessary podcast\nTrinity Ford (she/her) – President\, PWDA\nMegan Spindler-Smith (they/them) – Deputy CEO\, PWDA\nEl Gibbs (she/her) – CEO Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA)\nAnna Burke (she/her) – Policy and Government Relations Manager\, Summer Foundation\n\nREGISTER HERe \n 
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/pwda-post-election-online-forum-hosted-by-dr-george-taleporos/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T144500
DTSTAMP:20260415T174031
CREATED:20250403T111912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T134831Z
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SUMMARY:PWDA Federal Election Member Online Forum
DESCRIPTION:2025 Federal Election Platform\n\nOur votes count. Let’s make change happen! \nJoin us ahead of the election to discuss the seven key priorities PWDA is calling on all political candidates and parties to commit to and what you can do to take action to make your vote count! \n2025 Federal Election Hub – People with Disability Australia \nWhen: Wednesday 16 April 2025 \n\n1:00pm – 2:45pm AEST (Sydney\, Melbourne\, Brisbane\, Canberra\, Tasmania)\n12:30pm – 2:15pm ACST (Adelaide\, Darwin)\n11:00am – 12:45pm AWST (Perth)\n\nWhere: Zoom (Access link will be sent closer to the event)\nCost: Free \nSpeakers:\n \n\nThe Hon Amanda Rishworth MP\, Minister for Social Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme\nSenator Jordon Steele-John\, Australian Greens\nTrinity Ford\, President PWDA\n\nREGISTER HERe \n 
URL:https://pwd.org.au/event/pwda-federal-election-member-online-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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